New Home Construction

fordmantpw · Sep 26, 2014

Time for another update. The interior is currently being painted. I have the yard in after 4 days of work (mixed among other things). A big thanks goes out to my JD 2720, my wife and kids, and my parents for helping spread straw. The 44'x40' shop is also under way. Pics below!

Side of the house:

Front yard:

Other side and back yard:

Panorama of the back yard:

Shop:

dave1949 · Sep 26, 2014

Nice!

I just went back and re-read you first post on April 11. You got a lot done, and done well, this summer.

That's a nice way to build a shop/garage building with the concrete wall. I assume you will stick frame on that? How high will your ceiling be?

ultrarunner · Sep 26, 2014

Can't wait to see the progress on the shop!!!

EddieWalker · Sep 26, 2014

I always get excited when I see big forms ready for concrete!!!! Can't wait to see more pics.

Eddie

fordmantpw · Sep 26, 2014

dave1949 said:
Nice!

I just went back and re-read you first post on April 11. You got a lot done, and done well, this summer.

That's a nice way to build a shop/garage building with the concrete wall. I assume you will stick frame on that? How high will your ceiling be?

This summer has gone by really fast, but things have progressed rather smoothly. Thankfully, we have great builders.

Yes, we will stick frame on top of the foundation on the shop. The left side (while facing it from the front) will have a 12' wide by 14' tall garage door for our fifth wheel. The other side will have 8' tall doors. That should be tall enough for a 3-series Deere with cab should I be able to afford one in the future, right?

EddieWalker said:
I always get excited when I see big forms ready for concrete!!!! Can't wait to see more pics.

Eddie

Definitely exciting...you know new things are coming!

wmonroe · Sep 26, 2014

Very nice! It looks to be coming along very well and that shop....well a new shop is always very exciting.

dave1949 · Sep 26, 2014

I think 8' doors for a cab tractor is too low. It may work for a 3 Series JD, but it won't for the tractor & cab you really need for 48 acres. :laughing:

Seriously, there are a lot of 40-50 hp tractors with a cab height of 98" to 110". I know this because my door opening is 102-1/2" and I wish it were another foot taller when looking at tractors. You would be much safer using 10' doors and they may even blend a little better visually with the tall RV door. Also think about being able to pull into the garage with a pickup hauling something tall or stacked tall--like a load of hay for your kids' 4-H project steers in a few years. :laughing:

tman1020 · Sep 26, 2014

At least frame them out for 10 foot you can always bulkhead them down to eight if you choose to do so. Your cab may clear a 8 foot door but your rops won't without being folded or at least it will be close on many tractors. Add a chunk of mud on the tires or something in the threshold you could be hitting the bottom of your header. If possible go with the 10 foot doors not a big price difference I doubt you'll regret it.

wmonroe · Sep 27, 2014

Another vote for 10' doors. The ROPS on my kubota won't clear the 8' doors on my attached garage.

s219 · Sep 27, 2014

I'd go 10' high on doors. Even for my small Kubota L, 9' is needed to get my chipper in/out with 3-pt raised. My barn doors are 10' high.

s219 · Sep 27, 2014

BTW, send your parents to VA. I need to put down about 10 bales when I reseed in a couple weeks.

fordmantpw · Sep 28, 2014

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I am going to go with 10' doors after all. The cost now will not be that much more, and definitely less expensive that updating later.

s219 said:
BTW, send your parents to VA. I need to put down about 10 bales when I reseed in a couple weeks.

If you pay for gas and for their stays at campgrounds along the way, I'm sure they would do it!

They are great folks and will help out anyone!

ultrarunner · Sep 28, 2014

Think in the long run you will be please to have the option with taller equipment...

Great build... wish it was mine.

fordmantpw · Sep 30, 2014

Well, looks like I am going with 10' tall doors on the 'short' side. Talked with the builder and he sees no issue, so let it be done! A bit more cost now to keep my options open in the future. Bad thing is, that's 2' higher I have to go to hang and wire the lights!

PS: I HATE heights!

Dishpointer · Sep 30, 2014

You will be glad that you went with the taller door! Can't wait to see the finished product.

fordmantpw · Sep 30, 2014

Dishpointer said:
You will be glad that you went with the taller door!

I think so. It had been weighing on my mind a bit lately, and it's like a load is off now that I made the choice. Anything I can unload off my mind right now is a huge plus!

fordmantpw · Nov 5, 2014

After over a month, I figure it is time for an update. The inside is essentially finished with the exception of cabinets, plumbing, and a few finishing touches. Here are a few pics.

Master bedroom paint

Tile in bath (pre-grout)

Hardwood in the living room

View of the living/kitchen/dining area

A couple pics of the trim

Some shelves I built in the storage room

A pic of the garage before trusses. I did go with 10' tall doors on the lower side. Originally, I was going to go with the left side of the building being taller than the right side, but after talking with the contractor, I decided to keep the same height all across rather than a step in the roof.

dave1949 · Nov 5, 2014

Looking good. Won't be much longer until you will be living in there.

That's a very nice garage too.

EddieWalker · Nov 5, 2014

Curious why you are going with metal on the walls when you have all those nice studs there? OSB, house wrap and a variety of siding options are available with studs.

Eddie